Italy's Anti-Corruption Authority Mandates Public Disclosure of Campaign Donors

Italy's National Anti-Corruption Authority (ANAC) has introduced a significant transparency measure, requiring the public disclosure of individual donors who contribute to the electoral campaigns of elected officials at state, regional, and local levels. This new directive, established by ANAC's resolution number 295/2026, aims to enhance accountability in political financing.

The authority has differentiated between individual donors and legal entities. For individuals and sole proprietorships, contributions exceeding three thousand euros per year must be published. However, in line with the principle of data minimization, the names of these individual donors will be obscured in the primary public listings.

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Contributions received in support of the electoral campaign of holders of elected political office at the state, regional, local level must be made public with full transparency.

For legal entities and organizations, the amount of the contribution (if exceeding three thousand euros annually) and the name of the legal entity or organization must be published. ANAC has clarified that while the names of private donors above the legal threshold may not be immediately visible in public publications, they can still be accessed through civic access procedures. This information must also be clearly indicated on the websites of the respective administrations.

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The names of individual donors must also be made known through civic access.